NEWS

Happy release day to Azure Ray! Waves is available on streaming services worldwide and a limited number of 7’ are still available from Flower Moon Records here.

Oct. 25, 2018

SOLD OUT!

Thank you Omaha! Tonight’s reunion show at the Bemis Center is officially sold out!

Oct. 25, 2018

KRCW EXCLUSIVE: AZURE RAY “LAST SUMMER IN OMAHA” PREMIERE

From KCRW: “It’s been a minute – well actually six years – since we’ve gotten new music from the lovely collaboration of Maria Taylor and Orenda Fink, known as Azure Ray. We’re beyond excited to offer you the first glimpse of that new EP as we premiere the video for the hauntingly beautiful “Last Summer In Omaha.” Read more here from KCRW and watch it here!

From Billboard: “They've already shared the cheeky "Palindrome" video, and today you can check out their reimagination of 2003's “Hold On Love”… “For the 15th anniversary of our record Hold on Love we re-imagined the title track with the help of Louis Schefano and Maria’s father and brother, Macey Sr and Jr,” the duo tells Billboard. “It reflects the live version that we came to love playing through the years.” Listen here.

Oct. 19, 2018

BILLBOARD EXCLUSIVE: AZURE RAY PREMIERES FIRST NEW MUSIC IN SIX YEARS WITH CLEVER ‘PALINDROME’ VIDEO

“Azure Ray is back. The dream pop duo comprised of Maria Taylor and Orenda Fink is set to release its first music since 2012 with its new Waves EP, due Oct. 26. Its lead track arrives below with a cheekily irreverent music video…” Watch at Billboard.

Oct. 3, 2018

MARIA TAYLOR ANNOUNCES DEC. HEADLINING SHOW IN LA

Nearly 2 years to the date of her last LA show celebrating the release of In the Next Life, Maria Taylor will headline LA’s Moroccan Lounge. Tix on sale Friday Oct 5 here.

Sept. 26, 2018

AZURE RAY ANNOUNCES NEW EP, WAVES. STREAM “PALINDROME” NOW

Waves is Azure Ray’s 8th studio release, and first new recordings in 6 years. Stream the first single, “Palindrome” exclusively at Stereogum here, and pre-order now from Flower Moon Records here.

Aug 20, 2018

AZURE RAY ANNOUNCES OMAHA SHOW

For the first time since 2009, Azure Ray will return to Omaha, NE for a concert benefiting the Bemis Center. Tix available now here.

May 31, 2018

MARIA TAYLOR ANNOUNCES 2 SHOWS WITH AMANDA SHIRES

SoCalifornia! Maria is headed your way this August opening for Amanda Shires. Catch her in Los Angeles and San Juan Capistrano on August 16th and 27th.

Stream the Flower Moon Records "Friends and Family Volume 1" compilation opener from Louis Schefano "The Future is Now," what LA Weekly called "a sprawling, drawling, epic pop-rock song that sways in and out of layers like a beautiful Pink Floyd/Beatles hybrid..." Stream the track at LA Weekly.

LOUIS SCHEFANO'S "COME TO THINK" FEATURED TONIGHT'S EPISODE OF "THE FOSTERS"

GLAAD award winning "The Fosters" (produced by Jennifer Lopez), features "Come to Think" in tonight's new episode. Watch it on Freeform here and buy the single in our Shop.

January 13, 2018

MARIA TAYLOR ANNOUNCES FEBRUARY EUROPE DATES

Maria Taylor announced a handful of dates in Europe this February. More info available at Grand Hotel van Cleef's website here.

December 21, 2017

MARIA TAYLOR & LOUIS SCHEFANO "LIGHT OF THE WORLD" SINGLE PREMIERE ON KCRW

Long time collaborators, Maria Taylor and Louis Schefano premiered a new holiday song, Light of the World, today on KCRW. Listen here.

November 16, 2017

AZURE RAY REUNION ANNOUNCED!

Maria and Orenda reunite after a 5 year hiatus to play at the brand new Lodge Room in Los Angeles, CA on January 20, 2018. Tickets available from sidthecat.com Friday November 17th.

November 2, 2017

MARIA TAYLOR WITH DANIEL JOHNSTON TODAY!

Maria Taylor joins Ben Lee, Mike Watt, Lucuis and more as Daniel Johnston's backing band on KCRW and for his final Los Angeles show at the Orpheum tonight.

November 1, 2017

LIMITED EDITION FLOWER MOON "LA" HATS

In honor of the Boys in Blue, we've printed a limited run of Flower Moon "LA" hats. Available now in the shop!

October 5, 2017

AZURE RAY JOINS THE FLOWER MOON RECORDS FAMILY

Orenda Fink & Maria Taylor formed Azure Ray in 2001 and today their debut self-titled record featuring the hit songs "Sleep" and Rise," as well as their 3rd release Burn & Shiver are now available exclusively through Flower Moon Records here and on digital streaming services.

September 20, 2017

MARIA APPEARS ON COMEDIAN STEVE RANNAZZISI'S PODCAST

Maria joins comedian & "The League" star Steve Rannazzisi to talk about her past relationships, social anxiety and "handys..." in his newest podcast. Listen to episode 30 of the "Hear Me This Book" podcast here: http://apple.co/2yo70xc or stream it here.

September 15, 2017

MARIA TAYLOR FEATURED ON "THIS IS US" SOUNDTRACK

Out today, the "This Is Us" season 1 soundtrack features our very own Maria Taylor and greats Paul Simon, Ringo Starr, Stevie Wonder & more! Available on all digital streaming services here as well as a Target exclusive bundle.

August 28, 2017

MARIA TAYLOR WITH ANDY LEMASTER "SAVANNAH DRIVE" RE-RELEASED

Originally released in 2008, Savannah Drive is an acoustic collaboration between Maria Taylor and Andy LeMaster (Bright Eyes, Now It's Overhead). Buy it exclusively here.

"Some say life is full of second chances. Maria Taylor’s new track “If Only” is a testament to that ole cliché. The first single from her approaching album In The Next Life, it’s an acoustic reverie coupled with delicate string arrangements and lighthearted percussive adornments."